Mid-Level Medical Practitioner

Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) is looking for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) who can deliver mental health care to adult psychiatric clients in the Outpatient Medication Clinic. The APRN or PA will be responsible for performing psychiatric intake evaluations, diagnosing and treating a variety of mental illnesses, conducting follow-up medication management appointments, ordering and analyzing tests, providing referrals for additional healthcare in the community, and updating and maintaining accurate and current health records. The successful candidate will work as a team member with other APRNs, Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, service coordinators, therapists, financial benefit coordinators, and other mental health support staff. Outpatient services are available Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position works closely with clients receiving care through the Mental Health Court, Competency Court, and intensive service coordination teams.

Mid-Level Medical Practitioners may be either Advanced Practice Registered Nurses or Physician Assistants who provide medical care.Current licensure as a Physician Assistant; OR current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner.Physician Assistants (PA) provide medical care in accordance with approved medical protocols as allowed under the supervising physician's scope of practice and Nevada Revised Statutes.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) work within the scope of practice of an APRN and practice protocols as set forth in the Nurse Practice Act, Chapter 632 of the Nevada Revised Statutes and Administrative Code.

Assess health status and manage the health care of the patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting; take, record, and interpret medical histories; perform or initiate diagnostic procedures; develop treatment plans and oversee implementation within the standards of medical practice for the specialty area.

Assess the patient's psychological and physical conditions, consulting and referring as needed with other health care professionals; review and evaluate response to health problems and modify programs of treatment as needed.

Prescribe and dispense medications as allowed by the practice setting and State law in accordance with established protocol; monitor patient for medication side effects, allergic reactions and adjust the medication regime as needed.

Evaluate and triage patients in trauma/cardiac emergencies and patients with life-threatening chronic conditions; provide emergency medical treatments, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and first aid required to stabilize a patient's condition until a physician can be consulted or patient is transferred to a higher level of care facility.

Maintain accurate records documenting all physical findings, diagnoses, and treatments, including medications and changes in health status; prepare written reports, records, and summaries.

Maintain safety, health and well-being of individuals in the therapeutic environment as allowed in the practice setting; follow facility procedures regarding techniques and duration of confinement; notify appropriate personnel of action taken and document as required.

Provide education and counseling to patients and their families to promote good health habits; provide health related education and training to staff.

May supervise other health professionals, para-professionals and other personnel and/or delegate to qualified personnel direct care duties consistent with their licensure, certification and competency and as allowed in the practice setting.

Adhere to community and accreditation standards in the care and treatment of patients in taking timely, appropriate measures to provide and maintain hygienic environments.

Perform related duties as assigned.Detailed knowledge of: documentation process.

Working knowledge of: human anatomy and advanced pathophysiology and pharmacology; current medical terminology; medical diagnoses and major signs and symptoms including familiarity with International Classification of Diseases (ICD) diagnostic and procedure manuals and, for those working in a psychiatric specialty, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM); physical examination methods and techniques; practices, methods and procedures used in the facility to which assigned; medication protocols including therapeutic effects, side effects and toxicity, and common dosages; medical diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions; community health standards; universal precautions and infection control techniques and procedures; operation and use of standard medical equipment.

Ability to: interview patients to elicit information concerning illness and health and medical history, symptoms and/or complaints; clinically assess, diagnose, and treat illness and health conditions; properly interpret results of examinations, laboratory tests and X-rays; develop, implement and evaluate a medical care plan; provide patient education and counseling; prepare and maintain medical records, charts and reports; provide emergency medical treatment to ill and injured persons; maintain patient confidentiality; develop and maintain effective working relationships with medical colleagues, preceptor and patients; deal effectively with personnel and staffing issues; delegate appropriate assignments to subordinate staff.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - ...